- A10 km, North-East
- B10 km, South-East
- C22 km, North
- D14 km, East
Step-by-Step Solution
North 10, then right = east 8, then right = south 4. Net: 6 km north and 8 km east, so he is √(36 + 64) = 10 km to the North-East.
Answer: A) 10 km, North-East
A postman cycles 10 km north, turns right and cycles 8 km, then turns right again and cycles 4 km. How far and in which direction is he from the post office?
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